Phon (Thai: พล, pronounced [pʰōn]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.
Phon พล | |
|---|---|
 District location in Khon Kaen province | |
| Coordinates: 15°48′57″N 102°35′55″E / 15.81583°N 102.59861°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Khon Kaen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 872.9 km2 (337.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 86,911 |
| • Density | 99.6/km2 (258/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 40120 |
| Geocode | 4012 |
Geography
Neighbouring districts are (from the west clockwise): Waeng Noi, Waeng Yai, Chonnabot, Non Sila and Nong Song Hong of Khon Kaen Province; Bua Lai and Prathai of Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Administration
The district is divided into 12 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 131 villages (mubans). Mueang Phon is a town (thesaban mueang) which covers parts of tambon Mueang Phon. There are a further 12 tambon Administrative Organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mueang Phon | เมืองพล | 11 | 19,173 | |
| 3. | Chot Nong Kae | โจดหนองแก | 14 | 7,955 | |
| 4. | Kao Ngio | เก่างิ้ว | 11 | 5,360 | |
| 5. | Nong Makhuea | หนองมะเขือ | 9 | 4,091 | |
| 6. | Nong Waeng Sok Phra | หนองแวงโสกพระ | 14 | 7,178 | |
| 7. | Phek Yai | เพ็กใหญ่ | 10 | 6,969 | |
| 8. | Khok Sa-nga | โคกสง่า | 10 | 6,234 | |
| 9. | Nong Waeng Nang Bao | หนองแวงนางเบ้า | 13 | 6,962 | |
| 10. | Lom Khom | ลอมคอม | 11 | 6,932 | |
| 11. | Non Kha | โนนข่า | 9 | 6,285 | |
| 12. | Sok Nok Ten | โสกนกเต็น | 11 | 6,442 | |
| 13. | Hua Thung | หัวทุ่ง | 8 | 3,330 |
Geocode 2 is not used.